MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm & bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm & bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear inner sill corroded
bonnet catch poor
rear pads low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear inner sill corroded
bonnet catch poor
rear pads low
Nearside Front sill damaged
Nearside Front tyre worn on edge
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Adjusters broken both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front bannana arm (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Adjusters broken both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre upper stop lamp not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
N/S/F lower sill accident damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil weep from rear axle
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre upper stop lamp not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
N/S/F lower sill accident damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil weep from rear axle
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Brake pedal travel long but not to floor
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
N/S/F lower sill damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all rear axle bushers worn
o/s/f h/lamp slightly low
slight play in all ant roll bars
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear hand brake cable corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f fog cracked
small cut in o/s/r tyre tread
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f fog cracked
small cut in o/s/r tyre tread
nearside brake flexi hose perishing.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front tyres are wearing on inner edges
rear brake hozes slightly perished.
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L18 GFL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Maroon with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 GFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L18 GFL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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